NCT during the 2020/21 Covid19 pandemic

Here’s the copy from March.

Brakes would only have been tested for operation at the first test- condition can only be checked when it's up on the lift. So the first tester didn't miss them - they just wouldn't have been looked at. Same applies to the tyres.

The only things tested with the broken lifts were lights, breaking efficiency, suspension operation and emissions.

Cheers for that, can see more now that it’s been pointed out. Also on the wire showing, I cannot see what he’s talking about...

MrCostington wrote: »

Just got mine done in Northpoint 1 - the lifts actually looked pretty old, I thought they were replaced, maybe just some parts? A pleasant surprise was the the new cert is valid till Sept '22, I thought it would be till May when my old one expired (excluding the extension)

Where in the window of the new test date was your test done? Was it early, late or on the button regarding the new date?

Hey,

Heading to the NCT tomorrow what’s the procedure with COVID is it just turn up and wait outside until your turn. Are you allowed inside with Social distance? Read the FAQ on the site just wondering how people found it in action.

Cheers

MrCostington wrote: »

Go into reception as normal. then they make you wait with your car till the tester comes out, then you wait outside till it's finished. If you pass, they leave the cert on the passenger seat. I didn't notice what happens if you fail. Luckily it was not raining today

So you check in at the desk & then return to your car and wait?

gooner99 wrote: »

2 years from revised/new date if tested within 90 days of the revised/new test date. If you test earlier it will be due again 2 years from the old date. Same applies for those on a 1 year test cycle.

Is this confirmed on the NCT website? I can't see it anywhere except on Boards.

I hope you're right though, I've mine booked 7 weeks ahead of the new due date.

sportsfan90 wrote: »

Is this confirmed on the NCT website? I can't see it anywhere except on Boards.

I hope you're right though, I've mine booked 7 weeks ahead of the new due date.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ncts.ie/media/1037/faqs-resumption-of-nct-service.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiipN2wn8bqAhURUBUIHQnTApUQFjAAegQIBBAC&usg=AOvVaw2woncF6Xe1-2OefGVB3jdB&cshid=1594506528190

Item 32 of part 2.

gooner99 wrote: »

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ncts.ie/media/1037/faqs-resumption-of-nct-service.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiipN2wn8bqAhURUBUIHQnTApUQFjAAegQIBBAC&usg=AOvVaw2woncF6Xe1-2OefGVB3jdB&cshid=1594506528190

Item 32 of part 2.

Thanks for the link, but that doesn’t seem to answer the question.

It’s the 90 day thing I’m looking to confirm.


32. Does the extension apply to the current testing cycle only and will future test due dates revert to the anniversary of first registration?
The date is being permanently reset and anniversaries of the new date will be your car’s test due date going forward e.g. a vehicle with a test due date of 2 April 2020 will change to a test due date of 2 August 2020 and 2 August will be the car’s test due date in future.

tolow wrote: »

Probably been covered already but I have a second car that I only take out for the summer. It's usual nct due date is October which has been extended to February, I'd prefer to get it done before October as I'll park the car up for the winter then. Is it still possible to book in 90 days before the October due date?

Cheers

I don't think so. You can book 90 days before the new February expiry date. I am in the same boat with a car that expired in June, but pushed out to October.

sportsfan90 wrote: »

Thanks for the link, but that doesn’t seem to answer the question.

It’s the 90 day thing I’m looking to confirm.


32. Does the extension apply to the current testing cycle only and will future test due dates revert to the anniversary of first registration?
The date is being permanently reset and anniversaries of the new date will be your car’s test due date going forward e.g. a vehicle with a test due date of 2 April 2020 will change to a test due date of 2 August 2020 and 2 August will be the car’s test due date in future.

My understanding is that yes you will get a full 2 years or 1 year from the new test date, once the test is undertaken within 90 days of the new test date. I stand to be corrected though?

Phone them and they may have slots available that aren't showing on line.
VRT: 01-4135975

Rang and they didn't have anything on their system to offer either. Checked again around lunchtime online and a few have come available now but disappearing fast. So maybe Monday lunchtime is when they release.

Rockfish wrote: »

Had my test in March, passed bar the Lift test obviously. I have been unable to get a date yet for this to be done so what is the situation re my insurance? Also i just noticed on the NCT site now that it's saying Vehicle to be retested on or before Tuesday, September 15, 2020.
Im confused about this. Apologies if this has been done to death but ive looked through the various threads and don't see an answer

Im in almost identical situation. Tested in March, and passed bar the lifts bit. I have that on Sunday but wondering am i insured or whats the story? insurance is up Friday and, moved to new insurer yesterday and will ring them to check but would be interested to know where i might stand before i ring. Thanks

gooner99 wrote: »

2 years from revised/new date if tested within 90 days of the revised/new test date. If you test earlier it will be due again 2 years from the old date. Same applies for those on a 1 year test cycle.

In terms of a car nearly 10 years old (2010 year on reg), I rang NCT as it is not covered in their FAQ. In the past if the car was 9 years 9 months old then you could do test more than 90 days early you would get 2 years rather than the one year that applies within 90 days of the ten year anniversary.

I was worried with the extra free 4 months, if you do the test more than 90 days before the new date, the car at that point will actually be over 10 years old on the test date, but the person on the phone said I would get a 2 year NCT as I was unable to test it recently due to covit. I am not 100% convinced "computer will say OK" but I am on a cancellation waiting list.

Note if you try book through website many centres are booked up for months. If you need a test sooner ring them up. You stay on hold for 20 minutes and then get to speak to a real person. They have access to cancellations but if you are not deemed high priority they will take your mobile number. Then within 2 weeks you will get a test date by text message, for probably 2 weeks later. I needed this to get a pass before the 90 days from new date, so I will, hopefully, get 2 years NCT. Fingers crossed. I allow an extra week or two in case I fail on something silly as you need to fully pass more than 90 days in advance.